The Early Childhood Resource Center, a ministry of the Sisters of Charity Health System is recruiting for a full-time Parent Engagement Coordinator. Location: Akron, OH Position Summary: The Parent Engagement Coordinator plans, coordinates, and facilitates family-centered programs and engagement opportunities across Summit and Medina counties. This community-facing role manages day-to-day operations of the Family Nook at ECRC’s Akron location, coordinates purchasing and program supplies, and develops strong relationships with families and community partners. Guided by a “Presence Before Programming” approach, the Coordinator builds trust and connection through consistent, welcoming engagement in community settings, as well as through scheduled programming. Position Information: Reports to: Parent Engagement Supervisor Geographic assignment: Summit and Medina counties; regular travel between sites Work schedule: Flexible 8:00 am to 4:30 p.m. occasional evenings or weekends for family events and programs Classification: Exempt Essential Responsibilities: - Program Facilitation & Family Engagement
- Facilitate parent education classes, Parent Cafés, family activities, play-based engagement, and other assigned programs using approved curricula and approaches.
- Coordinate program logistics, including calendars, registration, locations, room setup, food, child care arrangements, materials, and participant communication.
- Create welcoming, culturally responsive experiences that encourage parent participation, strengthen relationships, and connect families to relevant ECRC services and community resources.
- Collect attendance, participant feedback, required surveys, and other program data accurately and on time.
- Oversee day-to-day readiness of the Family Nook preschool playroom, ensuring an inviting, organized, developmentally appropriate, and family-friendly environment.
- Maintain schedules, activity materials, supply inventory, room setup and reset procedures, and regular checks for cleanliness and safety; promptly report facility concerns through appropriate channels.
- Coordinate Family Nook activities, family visits, and collaboration with staff or partners while following established supervision, facility, and child-safety procedures.
- Purchasing, Supplies & Administrative Coordination
- Identify and purchase approved supplies, educational materials, food, and other program-related items within authorized budgets and organizational purchasing procedures.
- Track inventory, purchase requests, receipts, and expenses; organize supplies for activities in both counties.
- Community Partnerships & Multi-County Outreach
- Build and maintain productive relationships with schools, early childhood providers, libraries, nonprofits, public agencies, and other family-serving partners in Summit and Medina counties.
- Represent ECRC at community meetings, resource events, partner sites, and family engagement activities, with regular travel between counties.
- Identify opportunities for co-hosted activities, referrals, and outreach that reach families who may not otherwise access ECRC programming.
- Maintain regular partner contact, follow up on commitments, and share community needs and opportunities with the supervisor and department team.
Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in human services, education, early childhood, family studies, or a related field, or five years of relevant experience (consistent with the current position standard).
- Experience facilitating groups, coordinating community programs or family engagement activities, and building relationships with diverse populations.
- Understanding of family engagement, early childhood development, and community resources.
- Strong organization, purchasing and recordkeeping skills; ability to manage multiple sites, schedules, and competing priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, comfort with Microsoft Office and virtual meeting platforms, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to travel reliably throughout Summit and Medina counties and work a flexible schedule as program needs require.
- Willingness to complete required training or certification for assigned curricula and organizational procedures.
Salary range: $46,000 - $48,000 Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume with the online application.
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